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Peckron Family History

Peckron Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Pickron, Perron, Peron, Peckman, Petron, Leckrone, Pickren, Heron

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Where is the Peckron family from?

You can see how Peckron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peckron family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Peckron families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Peckron families living in Missouri. This was about 75% of all the recorded Peckron's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Peckron families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peckron surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Peckron ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peckron. 100% of Peckron men worked as a Carpenter. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Peckron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peckron census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 6 immigration records available for the last name Peckron. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 50 military records available for the last name Peckron. For the veterans among your Peckron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peckron lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Peckron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Peckron in 1966 was 61, and 69 in 2002.

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